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Add 25/75 and 90/16

1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 5 10/16

25/75 + 90/16 is 143/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    25/75 = 25 × 16/75 × 16 = 400/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    90/16 = 90 × 75/16 × 75 = 6750/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/1200 + 6750/1200 = 400 + 6750/1200 = 7150/1200
  5. 7150/1200 simplified gives 143/24
  6. So, 25/75 + 90/16 = 143/24
    In mixed form: 523/24

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